Personal details
- Birth Date: 1986-11-28
- Height: 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
- Birth Location: Bombay, Maharashtra, India
- Parents: Smita Patil
- Professions: Actor
Prateik Patil Babbar, born on November 28, 1986, in the heart of Bombay, is the kind of actor you just can’t ignore. He kinda snuck up on everyone when he popped up in Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na back in 2008. Seriously, that film’s still got a chokehold on an entire generation—Prateik’s role was small but man, did he leave a mark. Not your typical Bollywood hero vibe, but that’s what makes him cool. After that, he didn’t exactly go for the obvious blockbusters. No, he picked stuff like Dhobi Ghat, which dropped in 2010. Artsy, moody, and a wild detour from mainstream masala—he fit into that world like he’d been living there all along. Fast forward, and he’s in Chhichhore (2019), which turned into this massive hit about college life and growing up (or not really growing up). Prateik’s got this knack for playing characters that aren’t just cookie-cutter heroes or villains. He’s the guy who brings a little chaos, a little heartbreak, and a lot of raw energy to the screen. Off-screen, Prateik’s life has seen its share of ups and downs, and yeah, that kinda spills into how he owns his roles—bit of edge, bit of realness. Oh, and fun fact: he got hitched to Priya Banerjee on Valentine’s Day 2025. Bollywood loves a good love story, but these two? They might just give the movies a run for their money.
“2nd Time Lucky” was supposed to be one of those quirky Bollywood projects that had everyone raising their eyebrows. Prateik Babbar and Ahana Deol, both still pretty fresh but carrying some serious Bollywood legacy, were cast as the leads. Shoojit Sarkar was running the show, handling both the direction and production, so you know there was a good chance of some offbeat magic. The story—yeah, it was kept under wraps, but rumors floated around that it was this unconventional romance with a twist, something about fate throwing the same two people together more than once (classic Bollywood trope, but hey, people love it). The film somehow got shelved in 2012, which is a shame, honestly. There was buzz, people were curious, and with that cast and director, you can’t help but wonder what could’ve been. Bollywood graveyard’s got another lost project, and fans are left with just what-ifs.
November 28, 1986
5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Smita Patil and Surekha
38 years old